Index of Medieval Sculpture

Bishop Richard Mayew - Hereford Cathedral.

walwyn Sat, 06/25/2011 - 18:47

This tomb in the South choir contains the effigy of Bishop Richard Mayew (d1516) under an elaborate canopy, and with weepers around the base. The weepers are thought to represent saints and were damaged during the reformation.

 

 

Cleansing the Temple Polychrome Relief - Amiens Cathedral

walwyn Mon, 02/28/2011 - 23:43

 

 

These polychrome reliefs in Amiens cathedral are of Jesus Cleansing the Temple. They were donated in 1523 by Jean Wytz and are on the west wall of the north transept.

 

 

Life of John the Baptist - Amiens Cathedral

walwyn Mon, 03/07/2011 - 21:19

 

Polychrome reliefs on the north of the choir screen tell the story of the life of John the Baptist.

 

 

 

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